How to go from 20 to 5 plants?

tomatoguy · February 11, 2009

I have had good luck with CPE during hot summers. Our summers are usually a little cooler but more humid than yours, I believe. CPE, being a determinate, usually produces three fruit sets for me, of descending size as the season progresses. The first set is usually 25-30, barring blossom-dropping cold snaps. The only other early I like as well would be Gregori's Altai. It might actually be a good choice for you since it does well in heat but splits after heavy rains.

Big Red is pretty much as described except that I would call it pink/red. They average about 14 oz. for me. Most years, if the blights aren't bad, Big Red is my best producer. Unlike some plants that can easily be called early, middle or late producers, BR just takes off and never stops in my garden. Your mileage, of course, may vary.

mater

February 11, 2009	#16
tomatoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockvale, TN Zone 7A Posts: 526	I have had good luck with CPE during hot summers. Our summers are usually a little cooler but more humid than yours, I believe. CPE, being a determinate, usually produces three fruit sets for me, of descending size as the season progresses. The first set is usually 25-30, barring blossom-dropping cold snaps. The only other early I like as well would be Gregori's Altai. It might actually be a good choice for you since it does well in heat but splits after heavy rains. Big Red is pretty much as described except that I would call it pink/red. They average about 14 oz. for me. Most years, if the blights aren't bad, Big Red is my best producer. Unlike some plants that can easily be called early, middle or late producers, BR just takes off and never stops in my garden. Your mileage, of course, may vary. mater